Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 800 block North Old SR 15, Milford. Rebecca Doll reported credit card fraud. 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 200 block Main St., Milford. Adam Robert Allen reported criminal mischief.   Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:46 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, North Lake Street, north of East Henry Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Ryan S. McDonald, 30, North Front Street, Syracuse; and Travis A. Miller, 38, West Boston Street, Syracuse. McDonald was traveling west on Henry Street when he came to the …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

Women’s basketball results for Tuesday, Nov. 26.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police remind drivers that proper planning, preparation and time management are the keys to any successful commute, especially during periods of holiday travel when our roadways are heavily traveled. Indiana State Police will have additional patrols during the holiday weekend. Last year in Indiana, the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday period from …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Tippecanoe Valley wrestling got off to a strong start with a lopsided win at TRC foe Whitko Tuesday.

Boys’ and men’s basketball results from Tuesday, Nov. 26.

GOSHEN — Wawasee’s girls got off to a slow start, while the Warriors had the run of play early in their game in a boys/girls doubleheader split at Fairfield Tuesday.

    WARSAW – From a motorists’ standpoint, the reopening of East Market Street following a 13-month reconstruction project now provides motorists with a long smooth drive from Argonne Road to Hickory Street. City officials and bicycling enthusiasts, though, see the second phase of Market Street reconstruction as another step in the longterm goal of …read more.

WARSAW — A second-grade class from Harrison Elementary School brought donated food items from the school’s annual food drive to Combined Community Services on Tuesday, Nov. 26. In total, the elementary school donated more than 3,200 food items and raised $748.70 for CCS. Mrs. Pam Brail’s class was the overall winner with the most donations …read more.

WARSAW — Join the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce for its Holiday Open House, Thursday, Dec. 19, 4 – 6 p.m. The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is located at 523 South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Attendees will be able to try food from local restaurants and caterers. This is also a great opportunity to network and meet …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Tedros Berelsman of Warsaw headlines the selections for the ISCA All-State soccer teams.

Kosciusko County’s Most Wanted The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

SYRACUSE — Teams 574C and 574D earned the tourney championship trophy, each finishing qualifying rounds at 7-0-0. Team 574C was robot skills champion with a team best 85. The Iron Pride had a great tournament on its home turf at Syracuse Elementary School Saturday, Nov. 23. All teams competed successfully in the qualification rounds and …read more.

WARSAW — A high wind warning is in effect for Kosciusko County from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Southwest winds will be 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service. The warning extends across northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. Damaging winds may …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting the establishment of two residential Tax Increment Finance districts during a special board meeting Monday, Nov. 25. Todd Samuelson, Baker Tilly; City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner; and Mayor Joe Thallemer presented information regarding TIFs, as well as the proposed resolution, which has already …read more.

Henry Shepherd, 73, Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at his farm with his loving wife, Toni and son Lee beside him. His wishes of dying overlooking his farm he so loved were fulfilled. Henry was born Nov. 18, 1946, at home in Floyd County, Kentucky to Alex and Audie Ellen …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 26, County Surveyor Mike Kissinger requested approval to purchase a vehicle specifically for section corner work.  Kissinger told commissioners the vehicle would be purchased with money from the Section Corner Perpetuation Fund.  “There is currently a balance of about $212,000 in the fund,” Kissinger …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley sophomore Drake Montelongo leads an exciting roster into the 2019-20 wrestling season.

PLYMOUTH — Kosciusko County’s NET43 assisted Marshall County Officers and other agencies in an arrest of a South Bend man and the confiscation of methamphetamine on Monday, Nov. 25. According to Marshall County Detective/1st Sgt. Jeff Snyder, Marshall County Officers conducted an operation at the Red Rock Inn Motel in Plymouth. During the operation, 448 …read more.

WABASH —  The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Down Home Christmas” tour will be coming to the Honeywell Center, Wabash, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. The Grammy Award-winning, Country Music Hall of Fame members are known for their four-part harmonies and upbeat songs. Their music has spawned dozens of country hits and earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA …read more.

AKRON — Valley boys basketball is young but talented this season.

WARSAW — Wawasee and Warsaw both started off the wrestling season strong with 5-0 records at the Warsaw Invitational duals Saturday.

WINONA LAKE — Jalen Williams, a Grace College sophomore from South Bend, was one of 30 Hoosier students honored at the annual “Realizing the Dream” banquet on Nov. 2 in Indianapolis. The event is organized by Independent Colleges of Indiana, of which Grace College is a part. Each of the honorees is a sophomore student …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciukso County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

GOSHEN — After accusations were made, a church youth group leader reportedly admitted to police he molested a child in his care last summer.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 2:46 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:31 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 500 block West Emeline Street, Milford. Carl …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 7:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, West North Street near North Main Street, North Webster. Drivers: Jared A. Beer, 47, East Creekside Trail, Syracuse; and Matthew A. Hilty, 40, CR 3, Nappanee. Hilty was driving south on Main Street when he slowed in …read more.

SOUTH BEND — A best-selling children’s author made a stop this afternoon in South Bend. Nicholas Buamah held a book signing and giveaway at the Charles Martin Youth Center Sunday afternoon.

WARSAW — A Milford man received a suspended sentence on Monday, Nov. 25, for his involvement in a 2016 burglary. Galen Wayne Miller, 27, 10898 N. CR 650W, Milford, was charged with burglary, a level 5 felony. A charge of theft was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On Nov. 15, 2016, an officer …read more.

Ty L. Andrews, 55, Fort Wayne, died at 12:39 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne after a long illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1964, in Elkhart to Keith “Duke” and Fran (Spicher) Andrews. Ty lived his lifetime in Nappanee until moving to Fort Wayne. He attended NorthWood High School. Surviving …read more.

Jack Carr, 93, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 24, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Jose G. Pacheco, 69, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on March 23, 1950, the son of Esteban Pacheco and Hilaria Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Jose is survived by his wife Rebecca Lopez De Pacheco; four sons, Jose Pacheco, Esteban Pacheco, Julio Pacheco and Antonio …read more.

Jay S. McDonald, 58, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at his residence after a short heroic battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 12, 1961, in Wabash, to Terry G. McDonald and Marcia L. Sharp. Jay was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

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Paul Franklin Baker, 96, Lagro, died at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born March 17, 1923, in Lagro, to Frank and Janie (Moore) Baker. Paul was a US Navy veteran, serving in WWII. He first married Elizabeth J. White on Jan. 17, 1953; she died …read more.

WARSAW – The holidays came a little early for Warsaw city taxpayers on Monday, Nov. 25. That’s when Mayor Joe Thallemer informed City Council that the state had confirmed the city tax rate would drop nearly ten cents next year. The rate will drop from 1.2797 to 1.1822 per $100 of assessed value. The reduction …read more.

Allen E. Jones, 67, Culver, passed away on Nov. 1, 2019, at his home. Allen was born Dec. 21, 1951, in Hammond, to Harold and Shirley (Borman) Jones. He was the beloved father of two. Allen loved going for walks with his dogs and just being outdoors. He loved his grandkids more than anything. His …read more.

Michelle L. France, 49, Rochester, passed away Nov. 24, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mrs. Lisa M. Swope, 63, Rochester, passed away at 6:48 a.m. on Nov. 25,  2019, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Alice E. Montel Hasty Schumaker, 100, Noblesville, passed away Nov. 23, 2019. On March 30, 1919, Alice was born in Silver Lake, to Ralph and Oznola (Freed) Montel. Alice was a reserved women that was independently strong and faithful. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1937 and then attended La Salle College and …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood boys basketball is looking to get back to the top of the heap once again.

GOSHEN – The Goshen Soccer Academy hopes to bring not just athletics, but community together through the new facility near Goshen High School.

WARSAW — JB’s doors open at 9 a.m. this Friday with below wholesale savings on brand name top quality furniture and accessories storewide! Coffee and end tables from $9 brand new 1/2 off select Flexsteel reclining Sofas 1/2 off regular prices on select recliners by Flexsteel, Home Stretch and Southern Motion All innerspring mattresses are …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley fended off Knox, 87-85, to pick up a girls swim win Monday night.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Grace Kniesly has signed to continue her volleyball career at Ancilla College.

WINONA LAKE – For the fifth straight season, Grace’s men’s soccer team will head south to end its season, qualifying for the NCCAA Nationals.

Basketball results for Monday, Nov. 25.

Pictured, from left, are attorney Steve Snyder, Board President Tom Allen, Wildman Builders representative Josh Salsgiver, and Board Member Tammy Dalton, reviewing site plans for the proposed detached garage.   WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals approved both of the items of business discussed at the meeting held tonight, Nov. 25. The first …read more.

SYRACUSE — For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee plans to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The celebration is open to the public, free of charge, no registration is required. The event will be held outdoors on the …read more.

Henry Shepherd, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:52 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. WARSAW — A Pierceton man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Monday, Nov. 25, on a charge he received after inappropriately touching a child during a supervised visit in March.  Daniel Joseph Anderson II, 32, 3104 E. Wooster Road 29, …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department, with a full assist from Leesburg Fire Department, responded to a house fire shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at 303 S. West St. Milford Police Department heard the initial call and responded, observing flames coming out of a window. It wasn’t long before flames shot up into the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:46 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton.  A domestic battery incident was reported.  9:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 6500 block West CR 100S, Warsaw. Jerry Johnson reported a stolen dog.  5:42 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 4800 block East CR …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council President Lisa Strombeck said, “It felt like a Hallmark movie. I want to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses that participated on behalf of the town council. Also thanks to the street department for hanging the lights and banners. What a great …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, North CR 475E, north of East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Driver: Angela S. Dillon, 58, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw. Dillon’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  8:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, SR 19, south of West CR …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

Sharon (Gaerte) Heidt, 79, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at a hospital in Florida. She was the last living daughter of Grover and Beulah (Huffman) Gaerte and one of seven Gaerte children. Born in Whitley County’s Thorncreek Township, she graduated from Larwill High School. She spent several years living in the area, in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with Mayor Joe Thallemer, Plan Director Jeremy Skinner …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell man faces four felony charges following a police pursuit near Lake Wawasee Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. Tristen L. Terry, 34, 9688 East Excalibur Place, Cromwell, was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; two counts of resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; and criminal recklessness while …read more.

ETNA GREEN — One person was injured after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30, near CR 800W, Etna Green Monday afternoon. At approximately 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Etna Township Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and a passenger car. Initial dispatch reports said a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Geoff Walmer, the principal of Wawasee High School, was named Assistant Principal of the Year for District Two for the 2018-19 school year while he was still at Warsaw Community High School. Walmer received the award during the luncheon for the Indiana Association of School Principals Assistant Principals Conference Friday, Nov. 22, in …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man received a three-year suspended sentence on Monday, Nov. 25, for dealing more than one gram of methamphetamine in a controlled drug purchase. Thaddeus Gerald Tharp, 38, 608 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, was charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as part …read more.

WARSAW — The engineering and technology departments of Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced plans to jointly host the Warsaw Robotics Blended VEX VRC State Qualifier tournament. The Tower Takeover event will take place on Jan. 18. Doors will open for the event at 7:30 a.m., with registration …read more.

WARSAW – Freezing temps won’t be a problem this week, but the lead-in to Thanksgiving will be windy and rainy. The National Weather Service predicts an increasing chance of rain on Tuesday and a 60 percent chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night. The forecast for Monday, Nov. 25 predicts partly sunny skies and high …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:23 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 6300 block East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse. Michelle White reported the theft of checks from her home. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 300 block North Union Street, …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Master Naturalists program recently celebrated the graduation of its 2019 class, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Director. Of the 21 participants, 16 completed the required 24 hours of classroom/fieldwork and passed the test with 70% or better. Six members have also fulfilled the mandatory 24 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, West CR 1300S near South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dyson M. Blitz, 21, South CR 1600E, Silver Lake. Blitz was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 7:52 a.m. …read more.

George David Essig went to be with the Lord Nov. 22, 2019, at his home in Warsaw from complications of kidney disease. Dave was born on March 5, 1939, in Warsaw, the son of Raymond “Sport” Essig and Mildred (Bruner) Essig.  He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 and went into the Air Force …read more.

Richard D. Campbell, 89, of Nappanee, died at 4:15 am, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Elkhart Hospice House where he had been a patient since Nov. 20th. He was Born Dec. 25, 1929, in Elkhart to Harold and Dora (Kronk) Campbell. He married Garnet Fox on April 12, 1953 in Terre Haute, IN. They were …read more.

After battling heart complications for over 35 years, Robert Dale Leas, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab. Survivors include his daughters, Tammie (Scott) Kessler and Robyn (Jeff) Coverstone, both of Columbia City; stepsons, Skip Speece of Iowa; Sam Speece of North Carolina; …read more.

Sandra K. Weeks, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Robert and Fern (Maywhore) Weston. She graduated Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1967. On Oct. 4, 1969, she …read more.

Norma Jean Weaver, 88, went home to her heavenly Father and family at 11:40 a.m., Nov. 23, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, with both of her daughters by her side. One of two daughters born to Harley and Mabel (Frier) Brown, Norma was born April 25, 1931 in Wabash. After graduating from Wabash …read more.

AKRON – Hall of Fame announcer Rita Price will be honored Wednesday during the Valley-Warsaw boys basketball game.

Edward Prater went home to be with the Lord at 7:26 p.m., Nov. 22, 2019. Edward was a resident of Silver Lake, but recently lived at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Born Oct. 3, 1923, he was one of nine children of Malcom and Plina (Ousley) Prater in Blue River, Kentucky. During World War II, he worked …read more.

Ruth Clementine Brown, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 11:32 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, surrounded by her family and close friends after suffering from a long time battle with dementia. She was known for her beautiful smile and giving heart. She was born in Alabama and moved to Indiana in the late 50’s. Ruth …read more.

Joanna Belle Snyder McCan, 86, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Hospice House of South Bend. Born in Culver, on May 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Paul T. and Burnice (Crabb) Snyder. She graduated from Culver High School and went to beauty college. On Oct. 19, 1952, she became the …read more.

From the files of Kosciusko County Historical Society: Editor’s note: This is column will appear a few times a month on Monday mornings. Nov. 25, 1969 —The owners of farms that have been in their families for a century or more to a certain degree live closer to the past. If they also live in the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee is looking to its future, not its past, in kickstarting its 2019-20 boys basketball season.

WINONA LAKE – LCA head coach Chris Hohm is handing out name tags as the team is refreshing for the 2019-20 boys basketball season.

  LEESBURG — At approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, Plain Township Fire Department and Atwood Fire Department were called to the area of 3422 West CR 600N, Leesburg to a fully engulfed vehicle fire. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson, who was at the scene, said the fire started in the engine compartment. All …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library announced its news for the week of Nov. 25-29. Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving, The library will be open during regular business hours on Saturday, Nov. 30, said a news release from Bell Memorial Public Library. New books …read more.

WARSAW— A new program that provides foster parent training and support is coming to Warsaw courtesy of Pleasant View Bible Church. Kosciusko County residents considering foster or adoptive parenting are invited to an informational meeting about the new arrangement at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, at Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. CR 200N …read more.

Robert “Bob” Meyer, 71, of Winamac, died at 6:48 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary.  

Ty L. Andrews, 55 of Fort Wayne, died at 12:39 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1964, in Elkhart to Keith “Duke” and Fran (Spicher) Andrews. Ty lived his life in Nappanee until moving to Fort Wayne. He attended NorthWood High School. …read more.

Donald C. Dillon, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana.  He was born in Grant County, on May 3, 1934, to the Raymond and Nina Dillon. Donald married Donna Dailey on May 12, 1961. She survives. Donald retired from General Motors in …read more.

Judy Bone, 77, of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw with her daughter by her bedside. The daughter of Keith and Audrey Coldren, she was born September 27, 1942, in Liberty Mills. Judy was a lifetime area resident of Kosciusko County. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles but mostly …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Many families like to create their own personalized Christmas cards that incorporate a family portrait. North Webster Community Public Library has available three holiday-themed photographic backdrops that families or individuals can use to take a holiday portrait. Patrons just need to bring their camera to the Youth Department, stand in front of …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The town of Syracuse kicked off the Christmas season Saturday, Nov. 23, with the Syracuse Holiday Magic celebration held at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. Attendees were treated to performances of Christmas carols by choirs from Syracuse Elementary School, Wawasee Middle School and Wawasee High School, while Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728 …read more.

George D. “Dale” Fansler Jr., 76, passed away in his home at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019. Dale was born July 31st, 1943 to G. Dale and Kathryn (Horvath) Fansler. He attended Lakeville High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. As a young man, he began working at Taylor’s Grocery in …read more.

Nellie M. McGrew, 90, Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport. She was born on Feb. 13, 1929, in Fulton County, the daughter of John Merrit and Katy Grace (Small) Gault. On Nov. 15, 1947, in Fulton, she married Robert McGrew, who survives. McGrew had been a …read more.

Edward Prater, 96, of Silver Lake, went to be with the Lord at 7:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 3, 1923, in Blue River, Ky., and was the son of Malcom Prater and Plina (Ousley) Prater. He worked at Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, for 23 years and …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library announced its events for the week of Nov. 23-30. Art In The Making Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Join a group of creative, young artists who leave traditional kitchen table art in the dust and have fun with color like never before. This program is intended for children age …read more.

SYRACUSE – Triton made some timely plays in the fourth quarter to edge Wawasee, 40-35, Saturday night in girls buckets.

Basketball results for Saturday, Nov. 23.

College football scores for Saturday, Nov. 23.

ATCHISON, Kan. – JJ Aalbue played the part of hero as Grace’s women’s soccer team topped No. 22 Benedictine 1-0 on Saturday.